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Joseph L. Moore on Why Minority-Owned Businesses Need Trusted Risk Advisors as Growth Expands Across the U.S. Middle Market
His firm specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance consulting, along with safety strategy and loss control advisory for businesses operating in the middle market.
Heating oil suppliers ‘blatantly profiteering’ from Middle East conflict
Conservative MP Harriet Cross calls for CMA investigation, saying some suppliers are doubling prices
Conflict deepens health crisis across Middle East, WHO says
More than ten days into the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East, health systems across the Region are coming under strain as injuries and displacement rise, attacks on health care continue, and public health risks increase.
Infantino insists Trump has assured him Iran are ‘welcome’ to play at 2026 World Cup
Donald Trump has said Iran are ‘welcome’ to play at the upcoming World Cup, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to Fifa’s president
Pleasant Valley 6th Graders Lead the Way in Supporting Science Camp
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – Pleasant Valley Middle School (PVM) students Emmy Emmons and Hazel Gillihan recently became the first students to present at the Gold Oak Union School District (GOUSD) February Board Meeting, sharing their experiences at Science Camp at Sly Park Environmental Education Center in Pollock Pines this past September. Working as a […]
Do Middle-earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out
It’s a seemingly whimsical exercise, but it serves serious purposes.
Lisa Academy West Middle School science team heading to national tournament
Students at LISA Academy West Middle School will soon be headed to Hollywood.
LISA Academy West Middle School team headed to Nationals following Arkansas State Science Olympiad win
The Science Olympiad team at LISA Academy West Middle School has now won the Arkansas State Science Olympiad Championship! Since their big win, they have now earned the right to represent the Natural...
Iran war: Israel's president Herzog calls 'cost' for business the price for Middle East peace
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the war against Iran is enabling people there "to rise up" against its repressive ruling regime.
Mass. business confidence turns positive for the first time in a year
The index climbed into an optimistic range as AI and earnings gains took hold, but before uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict began.
Why is Trump gamifying the war in Iran?
The White House is posting ‘video-game vibe’ content to promote US success in the Middle East conflict
BV Investment Partners Announces Investment in Moxe Health
BV Investment Partners ("BV"), a middle-market private equity firm focused on tech-enabled business services and solutions, today announced it has made a majority investment in Moxe Health ("Moxe"), a leading EHR-neutral clinical data exchange platform. BV is partnering with CEO, Mike Coyne, CFO/COO, Katie Mallett, Founder, Dan Wilson, and the broader Moxe leadership team to support the company's next phase of growth.
How the Middle East war could spark a recession
Economists warn that the war has increased the risk of a recession. And the longer the crisis lasts, the greater the danger to an economy that already looked vulnerable before the chaos in the Middle East.
Reeves to face MPs’ grilling over cost-of-living pressures
Chancellor to take Treasury questions amid market turbulence linked to Middle East conflict
‘A shell of our former self’: How Trump and Musk’s spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war
Government cuts under Trump’s second term weakened U.S. emergency, security, and foreign response capabilities, now under scrutiny amid Middle East conflict.
Lego bets on Pokemon, interactive bricks as war threatens higher costs
Lego is bracing for higher energy and raw material costs as oil and gas prices rise amid conflict in the Middle East, its chief executive said, as the Danish toymaker looks to spur growth with interactive "smart bricks" and Pokemon tie-ups.
Gemstone-filled river and striped mountain ridge form massive 'Y' in China's revitalized desert
A 2025 satellite photo shows a giant "Y" in the middle of the Taklamakan Desert, where a verdant river and a lengthy "red-white mountain" meet. The intersecting features are also home to an eighth-century fort that was chock-full of ancient artifacts.
Germany's Iran Policy in the Dilemma of International Law and Israeli Interests
When it comes to the Middle East, Germany appears to be pursuing a policy that completely disregards the rules of international law.
Raiders roster 2026: How linebackers stack up
Big changes for middle of Las Vegas’ defense
Former Obama adviser warns of uncertain path in Iran during annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College
With tensions escalating in the Middle East following recent U.S. attacks on Iran, former White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes told a Presbyterian College audience that the long-term […]
Henrico students pitch golf business ideas in “Shark Tank”-style competition
The group, which included John Rolfe students and some from Fairfield Middle School, took a trip to Independence to pitch ideas for events or business concepts that could be implemented at the golf club.
Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges
Asian markets tumbled on Monday as Middle East tensions and spiking oil prices sparked a mass exit from the region’s previously booming stocks.
For China, Billions of Dollars Are at Risk From a Widening War
The country found a home in the Middle East for its investments and growing markets for steel, electric vehicles and solar panels. Those are now at stake.
Oil prices soar past $100 a barrel as war escalates in Iran
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel on Sunday, the first time crossing that mark since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as investors worried that the war in Iran would mean prolonged restrictions on Middle Eastern oil flows.
Texas Tech University System pausing all business travel to Middle East
Due to the current situation in the Middle East and the current security alerts issued by the U.S. Department of State, the Texas Tech University System is temporarily pausing all business travel to Bahrain, Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, effective immediately.
Pasadena Now
1,000 Students Head to Shrine Expo Hall for 76th LA County Science Fair Approximately 1,000 middle and high school students from across Los Angeles County will present research projects at the 76th...
Apple Still Has More New Macs Planned for 2026
Apple is planning more Mac refreshes for the rest of the year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that, following the introduction of the M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro, Apple is preparing for further Mac refreshes to complete the 2026 lineup. These include an upgraded Mac Studio, which Gurman expects to arrive in the middle of 2026, followed by new iMac and Mac mini models.
Jon Rahm claims LIV Golf title in Hong Kong
Jon Rahm produces a final round 64 to claim victory at the LIV Golf event in Hong Kong as he beats Thomas Detry - one of the players he helped leave the Middle East - to the title.
Airbnb war policy leaves some Middle East travelers without refunds
Maria Wainer had to cancel her trip to the US after much of the Middle East limited flights last week. Airbnb still denied her a refund.
"Please Mind Your Business": Kamal Haasan Slams Trump Amid "Permission" Row
Hitting out at the US after a top official said Washington, DC, had given India "permission" to buy Russian oil after the Middle East conflict disrupted global supply chains, actor-politician Kamal Haasan has said India does not take orders
China Eyes ‘Landmark’ Year for US Ties, Urges End to Iran War
China’s top diplomat called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East, criticizing US actions while signaling that the turmoil won’t derail steadying ties with Washington.
Severe storms damages Beggs school campus and sports complex
Storm damage at Beggs Public Schools left debris across athletic facilities and caused roof damage at the middle school, though no injuries were reported.
Big Tech’s Uncertain Future in the Persian Gulf
The expanding war in the Middle East has added new risks to the trillions of dollars in investments that tech companies have planned in the region.
LSU hosts Region VII Science and Engineering Fair. Here’s what students presented
LSU hosted the Region VII Science and Engineering Fair for middle and high school students Tuesday and Wednesday in the Royal Cotillion Ballroom.
Iran war destabilizes Middle East politics
As the United States and Israel expand military operations and Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes across the region, Middle East governments across are finding their domestic politics thrown into disarray.
Dane County businesses struggle under Trump tariff burden
MIDDLETON, Wis. — Small businesses across Dane County are grappling with mounting financial pressure from federal tariffs, with many saying they lack the resources to challenge the policies in court
Keir Starmer accused of ‘mimicking Trump’ with Middle East crisis TikTok post
PM justifies position in social media post on US-Israel war on Iran using Dire Straits song Money for Nothing
US Premarket Movers: Gap, Marvell, Nutex Health, Nvidia, Samsara
S&P 500 Index futures are down 0.6% as of 7:45 a.m. in New York as oil climbs again, fanning concerns that the Middle East war is fueling inflation. Traders also await Friday’s jobs report.
ComfortDelGro’s Diversified Business Can Withstand Middle East Conflict, CEO Says
The conflict in the Middle East may affect transport operators through fuel costs and consumer demand, but it will likely be short-lived, the chief executive of ComfortDelGro said.
These airlines are sending rescue flights to the Middle East
Although these flights don't always take travelers all the way home, they offer a crucial escape from limbo.
Finalissima, F1 races: Middle East conflict disrupts global sports events
With tournaments postponed and players stranded away from home, major sport events have been struck by crisis and chaos.
Health impact of the escalation of conflict in the Middle East
WHO is concerned over the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East which is putting health systems and lives at risk in the region and beyond.
They fought in Iraq. Now they’re the Democrats’ loudest voices against the war in Iran.
Rep. Eugene Vindman is among a generation of young Democrats who ran for Congress, in part, because of their experience fighting a forever war in the Middle East.
Wizz Air issues profits warning due to Middle East crisis; China ‘tells refiners to halt diesel and gasoline exports’
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
STC’s 20th Annual Science Olympiad invites students to witness STEM in action
South Texas College hosted the 20th Annual Regional Science Olympiad, bringing hundreds of middle school and high school students from across the state to its Pecan Campus to compete in a wide-range of STEM-focused events.
There is little US LNG producers can do to immediately replace lost Qatari cargoes
The U.S. has little spare capacity to quickly lift output of liquefied natural gas and offset lost supply after Qatar halted production due to the conflict in the Middle East, according to Reuters calculations and industry analysts.
Minister dismisses Trump’s claim Starmer is ‘no Churchill’
James Murray says PM has approached Middle East crisis with a ‘cool head’ amid repeated criticism of UK’s position from US president
Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact
Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries.
US firms share guidance with Middle East staff during Iran war
Global US companies from JPMorgan to FedEx have staff and key operations in the UAE and are sharing guidance during the Iran conflict.
Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War
Many of President Trump’s allies have urged him and his Make America Great Again movement to shift away from their close ties to Israel and military entanglements in the Middle East.
#dubai #expatexperience #dubailife #expat #expatcommunity
The thought of leaving Dubai fills Kiran Ali with dread. Ali, a Washington, DC, import, moved to Dubai in March 2024. Speaking to Business Insider on Tuesday, she said she'll only leave Dubai if it becomes dangerous for her two young kids. "Dubai is the most fulfilled and happy I have been in my adult life," she said. "I have an incredible career, a purpose in community organizing, and great work life balance." For more than two decades, Dubai has marketed itself as a safe haven for expats with zero income tax, high salaries, and a luxury lifestyle. But the US and Israel's strikes on Iran over the weekend have thrown the Middle East into turmoil and raised questions about Dubai's future as a business, tourism, and expat hub. Read more about how expats on the ground aren't giving up on their expat dream so easily on Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/eM_ARYRU (Credit: Getty Images) #dubai #expatexperience #dubailife #expat #expatcommunity
Triad church group remains in Jerusalem bomb shelter
A pilgrimage for one church group in Lexington has turned into a test of faith, as they shelter in Jerusalem as war continues in the Middle East.
War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?
Rising oil prices tied to the conflict in the Middle East could add another strain for US small businesses already struggling under the weight of stubborn inflation and President Donald Trump’s hefty tariffs.
RAF F-35 stealth fighter jets just scored their first-ever combat kill
British forces have shot down drones across the Middle East over the past day as Iran continues to strike.
The ‘Untapped Gold Mine’ Hiding In Your Business’s Accounts Receivable
Also in the Forbes CFO newsletter: Early impacts from war in the Middle East, reading into major AI-inspired layoffs from payments firm Block, and our conversation with Daylit’s Jared Shulman.
STEM meets sports tourism as Robotics Championship plans return to Clarksville
The Vex Robotics competition will take place at F&M Bank Arena, hosting 42 schools fielding 96 teams representing more than 500 middle and high school students.
Stout turns local flooding issue into science lesson
Stout Middle School, in collaboration with a team from the University of Michigan, has turned a local environmental issue into a set of lessons for sixth grade science students. Students in Ms....
GOP, Democrats both face political risks from fast-moving Iran war
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are scrambling to respond to the fast-developing conflict with Iran that has embroiled several U.S. allies in the Middle East and caused energy prices to s…
Sutton's predictions: Bournemouth v Brentford
Brentford's late win at Burnley means they have won five of their past six away league games. They have already won at Bournemouth once this season, in the Carabao Cup, and also hammered them 4-1 when they met after Christmas. But that was when Bournemouth were in the middle of their bad run, and they have picked up a lot since then - they are unbeaten in their past eight league games.
The US and Iran are at war three months before the World Cup kicks off. It’s unclear if the Iranian team will play.
It’s now 100 days until the FIFA World Cup is set to begin in North America, and the intensifying war in the Middle East has raised further questions around what is already a controversial tournament.
Amazon says 3 data centers damaged by drone strikes in Middle East
The document also mentions a second data center in the region that had a fire due to"indirect impact."
UL Lafayette political science professor weighs in on Iran conflict
A local political science professor says the escalating tensions in the Middle East could carry international and domestic implications, but warns that talk of a wider global conflict is premature.
WATCH: Limiting Trump's authority with war powers act is 'dangerous,' Johnson says
The U.S. Congress is confronting a war powers debate over President Donald Trump's authority to bomb Iran under largely unusual circumstances — without a formal declaration or an address to the nation, the commander in chief has already launched the country into a quickly spiraling war in the Middle East.
Connecticut residents, businesses preparing for potential oil price hikes due to conflict in Middle East
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The conflict in the Middle East may have an impact on the wallets of Connecticut residents and businesses. Connecticut fuel company’s are watching for higher crude o…
US-Iran conflict brings Amazon's Abu Dhabi operations to a standstill
The e-commerce giant spent years building a logistics footprint in the Middle East. Some of those operations are on hold now.
Trump says U.S. military operations in Iran likely to last at least a month
The remarks came just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long the United States expected to take to complete its mission in the Middle East.
Science of Fitting In: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns.
Some Middle East flights resume but confusion reigns from Iran strikes
Eight Etihad Airways flights departed Abu Dhabi on Monday, even as the airline said operations remain suspended.
The Making of the Music of Kirby Air Riders — Part 1 - News
Interviewees Masahiro Sakurai (middle) Director of Kirby Air Riders. Worked on the Kirby™ series, Super Smash Bros.™ series, Kid Icarus™: Uprising, and more. Noriyuki Iwadare (right) Composer. Best known works include the Grandia series, LUNAR serie…
Science of fitting in: Do best friends or popular peers shape teen behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns. Far from being easily swayed, adolescents navigate peer influence strategically—an insight frequently overlooked by parents and educators.
Ryan Zinke on US military capabilities, Middle East political shift after Iran strikes
Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the U.S. military's use of B-2 stealth bombers, drones and missile systems used in Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Iran after 48 hours: Tactical success, strategic uncertainty
During a crisis like what is now unfolding in the Middle East, a president receives a net assessment prepared from intelligence and military sources. It might evaluate the balance of forces, leadership dynamics and strategic calculations — without making policy recommendations. Its purpose is clarity: a baseline from which decisions can be made.
Amazon Web Services data center caught fire amid Middle East strikes
Amazon Web Services said on Sunday that connectivity from one of its UAE facilities went down after "objects" hit it and sparked a fire.
Democrats Denounce Trump’s Iran Attack, but Subtle Divisions Emerge
While most Democrats have opposed his decision, their responses reveal differences over Middle East policy and national security that loom over the party’s future.
'Disgusting and evil.' Trump faces MAGA backlash on Iran.
Trump campaigned as a staunch critic of previous U.S. wars in the Middle East, and some in his MAGA coalition aren't happy about the Iran operation.
How the left punishes small business
Raising the top tax rate would affect a lot of unsuspecting middle-class workers.
Violence in the Middle East deepening political divide in the US after strikes on Iran
The airstrikes that killed hundreds of Iranians on Saturday are now causing people across the world to take a stance.
Middle East politics expert calls Iran strikes a "war of choice"
Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran
President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.
What it means if Iran’s supreme leader is dead
President Donald Trump placed a huge wager by launching a massive air assault on Iran despite having done little to prepare Americans for a new Middle East war with immense risks and years of future consequences.
Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict
Formula One chiefs are among sports leaders "closely monitoring" the conflict in the Middle East ahead of the season's opening grand prix in Australia next week and upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Photos show airport chaos as Iran strikes halt flights
The heart of the chaos is in the Middle East, where airports in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi serve as megahubs for global connecting traffic.
Trump vowed to end wars. He is now opening a new front against Iran
Trump’s military campaign in Iran is a sharp turn in tone for a president who has long been critical of open-ended conflicts in the Middle East.
Iran attacks: How oil, stock markets could react to new Middle East war
The attacks on Iran are likely to send oil prices surging. Barclays says Brent crude could test $100 a barrel on Monday.
Trump vies for Bush’s crown for worst foreign policy decision in history
The US president upended half a century of US foreign policy in an eight-minute video with another act of Middle Eastern regime change
Trump launches the regime-change effort in Iran that he pledged to avoid
Among all Trump’s military actions, this one is the most contradictory. The president has explicitly pitted himself against regime change in the Middle East and argued for a focus that’s close to home.
OPEC+ considers larger oil output hike amid Mideast tensions
Despite expectations that oversupply would weigh on the market, oil prices have risen this year on fears that a conflict between Iran and the U.S. would disrupt Middle East supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why did the US strike Iran?
And four other questions about the latest conflict in the Middle East, answered.
Annual Community Day introduces young people to science and engineering
To kick off National Engineers Week, the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science invited hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students...
US and Israel strike Iran, officials confirm
The US and Israel struck Iran, officials confirmed. The US had built up a large military footprint in and around the Middle East in recent weeks.
Norovirus outbreak forces North Texas middle school to close on Friday
Oakland sports calendar: A celebration for Alysa Liu; Roots and Falcons season openers
Other events include Oakland Ballers open tryouts, the Oakland 68s Fans Fest, and championship matches for Oakland high school soccer and basketball.
Vance: ‘No chance’ U.S. will be in drawn-out war in Middle East
As President Trump contemplates military action in Iran, the vice president told The Post he still sees himself as a “skeptic” of overseas military intervention.
More Americans Under 55 Are Dying of Severe Heart Attacks
More young and middle-aged Americans are dying of severe heart attacks, and women are at particular risk.
This Town Meeting Day, Vermont towns consider calling for universal health care
A resolution urges lawmakers to pick up a bill that is unlikely to become law this session. Advocates hope it gets the ball rolling regardless.
Is It Aging, or Is it ADHD?
Middle-aged Americans are grappling with a new possible explanation for their slowing brain.
Boulder County students share science knowledge at regional fair
Nederland Middle/Senior High junior Amika Begin turned her interest in sports marketing into a science project, investigating if social media engagement is an important factor in getting the deals …
Eating Healthy In Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Brain Decline, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — What’s on your plate today can affect your brain aging as a senior, a new study says. Middle-aged people who eat healthy have a lower risk of brain decline in old age, researchers reported Feb. 23 in JAMA Neurology. The ...
WORLD'S PREMIER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CONFERENCES JOIN FORCES FOR INAUGURAL LIVE SUMMIT MIDDLE EAST
/PRNewswire/ -- The two largest media companies in the global live entertainment business are joining forces to launch a first-of-its-kind international event:...
WORLD'S PREMIER LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CONFERENCES JOIN FORCES FOR INAUGURAL LIVE SUMMIT MIDDLE EAST
The two largest media companies in the global live entertainment business are joining forces to launch a first-of-its-kind international event: the Live Summit Middle East.